RANKING THE REBELS: 33 – Danny Tarkanian

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DANNY TARKANIAN

Years: 1981 to 1984

Career highlights:

■ Ranks second to Greg Anthony in career assists with 837 and tied with Freddie Banks for fourth in career steals with 184.

■ Scored 630 points in 95 games and led the team in assists and steals in all three seasons.

■ Played point guard for coach Jerry Tarkanian as the Rebels compiled a 77-19 record.

Quotable: “Playing as the coach’s son you get extremes on both sides. When we were 20-10 and I came in as the starter, I caught some heat. When we were 24-0 and ranked No. 1, I was getting more credit than I deserved.” — Danny Tarkanian

Currently: Was a 2010 Republican primary candidate for U.S. senator in Nevada. Also has practiced law and been in the real estate business.